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• Temperatures rising: If you work outside, take these steps to prevent heat stroke

  30-07-2017 23:59 via montrealgazette.com
  July was cooler than average in Quebec, but the province is expected to heat up in August.
  From Monday to Friday, the temperature is predicted to be in the high 20s, especially in Montreal, with risks of thunderstorms.
  Even though most construction workers are on holiday, some are still at work on road sites and other projects.
  The sweltering forecast, which had earlier showed possible temperatures into the 30s, prompted the Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la sant&eacu
  
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• Quebecers are still waiting too long for cancer surgery: report

  30-07-2017 23:58 via montrealgazette.com
  Only 63 per cent of cancer surgeries are taking place within four weeks of request, rather than the 90 per cent target set by the Quebec government, Le Devoir reported Saturday. 
  Between April 2016 and 2017, more than 41,000 patients had operations in Quebec to treat their cancers. Of these, 27 per cent had to wait between one and two months, and 10 per cent had to wait more than two months.
  In Montreal, 48 per cent of cancer surgeries took place within a month, 42 per cent in the Laurentia
  
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• Vergne wins race as Di Grassi takes Formula E title in season finale

  30-07-2017 23:41 via montrealgazette.com
  MONTREAL — Jean-Eric Vergne won the race and Lucas Di Grassi was crowned champion of the Formula E season at the season-ending Hydro-Québec Montreal ePrix electric car race on Sunday.
  Vergne’s Chinese Techeetah car overtook Felix Rosenqvist’s India-based Mahindra with eight laps to go in the 37-lap race for his first Formula E victory. Rosenqvist, who started from pole position, came in second with Jose Maria Lopez of Virgin Racing third.
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• Jack Todd: A toast, or two, to Markov as he departs Habs with class

  30-07-2017 23:31 via montrealgazette.com
  We were 30 minutes from puck drop at the Dynamo Moscow arena in 1999 when a gentleman tapped me on the shoulder and said something in Russian.
  I looked to my interpreter for help. “He’s with the team,” my guide explained. “We’re invited to meet the team president.”
  We trotted up to the president’s box, where a reception committee including the president and a half-dozen team employees were waiting with glasses and a large, frosty bottle of vodka. I watch
  
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• CAA says Formula 1 and Formula E benefit consumers

  30-07-2017 23:27 via montrealgazette.com
  As the first Formula E Grand Prix was ​​held in Montreal, the CAA-Quebec Automobile Club did not hide its “bias” for this electric car race because it promotes sustainable mobility.
  At the same time, the organization also praised the merits of the Formula One Grand Prix, which has positive repercussions on the vehicles used by “Monsieur and Madame Everyone,” says its spokeswoman Sophie Gagnon.
  She said she believes the importance of the technologies developed
  
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• Montreal’s 12th annual Serve volleyball tournament raises funds for youth sex education

  30-07-2017 22:40 via globalnews.ca
  The tournament plays host to about 20 teams from local bars raising funds for Head and Hands, a non-profit youth organization.
  
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• Montrealers stand proud as Expos’ Tim Raines inducted into Hall of Fame

  30-07-2017 21:46 via globalnews.ca
  Montrealers showed their support on Sunday as Tim Raines became the third Expos player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
  
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• Worker calls for changes to temporary foreign worker program

  30-07-2017 21:13 via globalnews.ca
  Henry Aguirre, a temporary foreign worker from Guatemala, and other activists, are calling for an end to the practice of issuing closed work permits, which restricts a worker to a single employer.
  
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• Montreal's Olympic Park facing potential lawsuit over stalled skate park

  30-07-2017 21:00 via cbc.ca
  A skateboarding federation is threatening to sue Montreal's Olympic Park for allegedly violating a contract and failing to build a skate park meant for the 2017 Canadian skateboard championships.
  
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• Update: Police confirm homicide after man's body found at Mont-St-Hilaire

  30-07-2017 20:56 via montrealgazette.com
  A man’s body was discovered Saturday morning in a wooded area at the foot of Mont St-Hilaire.
  The Sûreté du Québec have since confirmed the cause of death was homicide. 
  Police have not arrested any suspects and they ask anyone with clues or information to help with the investigation. 
  A man driving an all-terrain-vehicle found the body near the corner of Rouillard Rd. and Authier roads. around 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning. 
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• Workers, advocates call for changes to temporary foreign worker program

  30-07-2017 20:11 via cbc.ca
  Canadian advocates, community organizers and workers want changes to the temporary foreign worker program to reduce exploitation and abuse at the hands of employers.
  
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• Cédrika: A reminder that several children are still missing in Quebec

  30-07-2017 18:15 via montrealgazette.com
  On the 10th anniversary of the kidnapping and killing of Cédrika Provencher in Trois-Rivières, several other young people in Quebec are still missing.
  One such case is David Fortin, in Alma, Lac-Saint-Jean. He has been missing since February 2009. He would be 23 years old today.
  In Terrebonne, Julie Surprenant has been missing since November 1999. She would be 34 years old today.
  In Quebec City, Marilyn Bergeron has been missing since February 2008.
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• SQ investigates Saint-Hilaire homicide after body discovered in wooded area

  30-07-2017 18:10 via globalnews.ca
  Provincial police are investigating after a man’s body, bearing signs of violence, was discovered in a wooded area in Mont-Saint-Hilaire.
  
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• Buemi’s hopes for second Formula E title fade after disqualification

  30-07-2017 17:37 via globalnews.ca
  Buemi's Renault electric car, which needed major work after a crash during pre-race practice, was found to be four kilograms under the 880-kilogram minimum weight.
  
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• Montreal heats up: If you work outside, take these steps to prevent heat stroke

  30-07-2017 17:32 via montrealgazette.com
  July was cooler than average in Quebec, but the province is expected to heat up in August.
  From Monday to Friday, the temperature is predicted to exceed 30 C, especially in Montreal, and even reach 35 C on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, according to MétéoMédia. For now, little rain is forecast.
  Even though most construction workers are on holiday, some are still at work on road sites and other projects.
  The sweltering forecast prompted the Commission des normes, de l’&e
  
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• Vergne wins race, Di Grassi takes Formula E title in season finale

  30-07-2017 17:22 via cbc.ca
  Jean-Eric Vergne won the race and Lucas Di Grassi was crowned champion of the Formula E season at the season-ending Hydro-Québec Montreal ePrix electric car race on Sunday.
  
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• Salmonella warning issued after several food poisoning cases in Quebec

  30-07-2017 17:10 via montrealgazette.com
  Quebec’s ministry of agriculture, fisheries and food has issued a warning after several cases of salmonellosis food poisoning were reported in the province since the beginning of the year.
  Most of the cases appear to be related to consuming raw or partially cooked chicken products, often breaded and sold frozen, after cooking or preparation methods have been inadequate.
  Generally, salmonella poisoning causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and fever. These symptoms can last for
  
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• Update: 78-year-old man found

  30-07-2017 16:05 via montrealgazette.com
  Montreal police have found the 78-year-old man who went missing Saturday morning.
  He left his residence in the Ahuntsic–Cartierville borough around 10:20 a.m. for his daily walk and did not return, police said on Saturday. 
  But he was found, in good health, Sunday in the Pointe-aux-Trembles area.
   
  
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• Update: woman could face charges after car crash and fire in Terrebonne

  30-07-2017 15:32 via montrealgazette.com
  A 23-year-old woman could be facing charges of impaired driving causing bodily harm and dangerous operation causing bodily harm after crashing her vehicle into a Hydro-Québec pole before it caught on fire in a field in Terrebonne, police said.
  The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday. Police said both the driver and the passenger, a 25-year-old man, were outside the vehicle when they arrived. The man sustained serious injuries and was unconscious.
  Initially fearing for his life,
  
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• While you were sleeping: Brexit leaves scotch vulnerable to U.S. ideas

  30-07-2017 14:30 via montrealgazette.com
  Montreal “Unlucky” just doesn’t fit the consolation bill this morning, I’m sorry to announce: the New York’s Red Bulls trampled the Montreal Impact 4-0 last night. 
  Farther out in Quebec, Coalition Mont-Kaaikop, wants to protect Kaaikop Mountain from the Timber industry. The mountain is a Laurentian summit located just over 125 kilometers northwest of Montreal. The coalition says timber harvesting threatens forest in Laurentians including the forests on Mo
  
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• While you were sleeping: Brexit leave scotch vulnerable to U.S. ideas

  30-07-2017 14:09 via montrealgazette.com
  Montreal “Unlucky” just doesn’t fit the consolation bill this morning, I’m sorry to announce: the New York’s Red Bulls trampled the Montreal Impact 4-0 last night. 
  Farther out in Quebec, Coalition Mont-Kaaikop, wants to protect Kaaikop Mountain from the Timber industry. The mountain is a Laurentian summit located just over 125 kilometers northwest of Montreal. The coalition says timber harvesting threatens forest in Laurentians including the forests on Mo
  
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• Expect the eclectic at Centaur Theatre with new artistic director Eda Holmes

  30-07-2017 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Centaur’s new artistic director says Canadian theatre is experiencing an eclectic moment and Montreal’s urban theatre is in one of the best positions to capitalize on it.
  
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• 21 Thunder is not only about soccer and much of drama is off the field

  30-07-2017 14:00 via montrealgazette.com
  There is a novel twist to the new series 21 Thunder, which has its premiere Monday night on CBC-TV.
  And no I’m not talking about the fact the drama is set in the world of an under-21 soccer team that is home to players who hope to play for the big pro club. That is, indeed, an original concept and immediately sets this series apart from most everything else on TV.
  But the real twist is the producers actually shot Montreal as … Montreal. In other words, they didn’t try to have
  
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• Body found in Mont-Saint-Hilaire being investigated as murder

  30-07-2017 12:28 via cbc.ca
  The driver of an all-terrain vehicle made a grisly discovery Saturday morning, when he came across a body at the foot of the Mont-Saint-Hilaire in the Montérégie region.
  
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• Body found in Mont-Saint-Hilaire being investigated as homicide

  30-07-2017 12:28 via cbc.ca
  The driver of an all-terrain vehicle made a grisly discovery Saturday morning, when he came across a body at the foot of the Mont-Saint-Hilaire in the Montérégie region.
  
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• From the archives: The origins of the Molson centre – of worship

  30-07-2017 12:00 via montrealgazette.com
  This story was first published on July 28, 2002, in the Montreal Gazette.
  Consecration of St. Thomas Church. On Sunday morning this Church, the gift of the late Thomas Molson, was duly consecrated at 10:00, by his Lordship the Metropolitan, with the usual simple rites of the Church of England.
  The Gazette, Tuesday, July 30, 1867
  It was a long time coming, that consecration. St. Thomas Church first opened its doors for worship in 1841, was destroyed by fire 11 years later and was then rebuilt. Bu
  
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• Why the Bloc Québécois's future could look like Quebec's Créditiste past

  30-07-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca
  The Bloc Quebecois is on life support but Quebec's history of voting for non-national parties could sustain it for some time — much like Real Caouette's Creditistes of the 1960s and 1970s.
  
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• Expos faithful pack buses to support Hall of Famer Tim Raines

  30-07-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca
  Four buses full of people are leaving from Montreal this morning and will drive five hours down to Cooperstown, N.Y., to be there as Tim Raines finally takes his place among baseball's greats.
  
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• Expos faithful pack buses to see Tim Raines inducted to Baseball Hall of Fame

  30-07-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca
  Four buses full of people are leaving from Montreal this morning and will drive five hours down to Cooperstown, N.Y., to be there as Tim Raines finally takes his place among baseball's greats.
  
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• Red Bulls trample ineffective Impact 4-0

  30-07-2017 05:23 via montrealgazette.com
  The Impact hit a new low Saturday night as they dropped a 4-0 decision to the New York Red Bulls in Harrison, N.J.  
  A strong performance by goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau limited the home team to one goal in the first half, but the Red Bulls blew the one-sided game open in the second half.
  The loss dropped the Impact into 10th place in the 11-team Eastern Conference and Montreal fell eight points behind the Columbus Crew in the fight for the sixth and final playoff spot. 
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• Daniel Royer scores twice, Red Bulls beat Impact 4-0

  30-07-2017 05:17 via globalnews.ca
  Daniel Royer had two goals, Michael Murillo had his first MLS goal and the New York Red Bulls beat the Montreal Impact 4-0 on Saturday night.
  
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• Red Bulls don't let up in victory over Impact

  30-07-2017 03:57 via cbc.ca
  Daniel Royer had two goals, Michael Murillo had his first MLS goal and the New York Red Bulls beat the Montreal Impact 4-0 on Saturday night.
  
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• Homicide suspected after man's body found at Mont St-Hilaire

  30-07-2017 03:36 via montrealgazette.com
  A man’s body was discovered Saturday in a wooded area at the foot of Mont St-Hilaire in the Montérégie region.An ATV driver, who was passing through the area, saw the body and alerted police.The body displayed marks of violence it could be a homicide, according to the Sûreté du Québec. 
  
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• Fire destroys two residences in Terrebonne

  30-07-2017 03:02 via montrealgazette.com
  Two homes went up in flames in Terrebonne on Saturday morning and were destroyed, said Éric Harnois, the division chief with the Terrebonne fire department.
  Harnois said the Service d’Incendie de Terrebonne received a call around 5:30 a.m. The flames engulfed the first building on Croissant du Chenal when the firefighter units arrived. The flames then spread to the neighbouring home on the right.
  A neighbour alerted the residents of the fire, Harnois said. They were safely evacuated
  
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• Stu Cowan: Expos are alive again this weekend in Cooperstown - Montreal Gazette

  30-07-2017 02:53 via montrealgazette.com
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  Stu Cowan: Expos are alive again this weekend in Cooperstown
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  Former Montreal Expos Tim Raines was congratulated on making to the Baseball Hall of Fame prior to the start of the Pittsburgh Pirates - Toronto Blue Jays preseason game at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, on Friday, March 31, 2017. Dave Sidaway / Montreal ...and more »
  
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• Stu Cowan: Expos are alive again this weekend in Cooperstown

  30-07-2017 02:53 via montrealgazette.com
  COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — There is only one traffic light in this gorgeous little village and it’s on the corner of Main and Chestnut.
  On Saturday, Main St. was closed to traffic, but it was jammed with people — many of them wearing Expos caps and jerseys ahead of Tim Raines being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
  There were a lot more Houston Astros and Texas Rangers caps and jerseys with Jeff Bagwell and Ivan Rodriguez joining Raines in the Class of 2017. That&rsqu
  
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• 'She's having a little work done': Just For Laughs comedians talk Montreal construction - CBC.ca

  30-07-2017 02:20 via cbc.ca
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  'She's having a little work done': Just For Laughs comedians talk Montreal construction
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  Comedian and screenwriter Judd Apatow, who's in town for Just For Laughs, has a message for Montrealers feeling down about the start-stop rhythm the city's shuttered streets have been causing: "come to L.A.!" "I come from a land where traffic is much ...and more »
  
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• 'She's having a little work done': Just For Laughs comedians talk Montreal construction

  30-07-2017 02:18 via cbc.ca
  Comedian and screenwriter Judd Apatow, who's in town for Just For Laughs, has a message for Montrealers feeling down about the start-stop rhythm the city's shuttered streets have been causing: "come to L.A.!"
  
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• Montreal police searching for 78-year-old diabetic man - Montreal Gazette

  30-07-2017 02:01 via montrealgazette.com
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  Montreal police searching for 78-year-old diabetic man
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  Montreal police are looking for a 78-year-old man who has been missing since Saturday morning. Vittorio Stabile left his residence in the Ahuntsic–Cartierville borough around 10:20 a.m. for his daily walk and did not return, police said. Stabile is 5 ...
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• Montreal police searching for 78-year-old diabetic man

  30-07-2017 02:00 via montrealgazette.com
  Montreal police are looking for a 78-year-old man who has been missing since Saturday morning.
  Vittorio Stabile left his residence in the Ahuntsic–Cartierville borough around 10:20 a.m. for his daily walk and did not return, police said.
  Stabile is 5-foot-2 and weighs 127 pounds. He is a white man, has brown eyes, white hair and speaks French and Italian. He was last seen wearing a beige baseball cap with an orange inscription on the front, a pink shirt, beige vest and black sandals with s
  
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• A Q&A with new Baseball Hall of Famer Tim Raines

  30-07-2017 00:51 via montrealgazette.com
  COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Tim Raines says he has lost track of how many friends and family members will be in the audience here Sunday afternoon when he becomes only the third player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame wearing an Expos cap.
  “I lost count,” Raines said Saturday afternoon during a media scrum in a gymnasium at the Clark Sports Center. “My sons, obviously, my wife and two twin daughters. My parents will be here, a lot of relatives and friends from high school,
  
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• Babar Books celebrates 20 years of Harry Potter

  30-07-2017 00:42 via globalnews.ca
  Whether you’re a fan of Gryffindor or a supporter of Slytherin, there was something for you at Babar Books in Pointe-Claire Saturday. The bookstore marked 20 years of Harry Potter, with a special birthday bash.
  
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• Regatta offers sailors with limited mobility opportunity to race

  30-07-2017 00:34 via globalnews.ca
  A unique sailing competition was held at the Pointe-Claire Yacht Club on the shores of Lac Saint-Louis Saturday. As Global’s Sarah Volstad reports, the AQVA regatta is an internationally recognized competition for those with reduced mobility.
  
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• Formula E race creating buzz

  30-07-2017 00:33 via globalnews.ca
  Practice sessions for the Formula E race, using only electric vehicles, were underway in Montreal Saturday. As Global’s Gloria Henriquez reports, the event was generating much excitement and plenty of criticism.
  
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• 'It's good': Formula E fans enjoy a day at the races

  30-07-2017 00:25 via cbc.ca
  Fans for the Formula E electric racing series enjoyed sunny skies and a warm day to watch all the action in downtown Montreal. The first day of races saw several crashes on the course that threads its way around the city streets.
  
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